WINTER HAMMOCK CAMPING

First Hammock camp and I froze my behind off. The under quilt was rubbish as you'll see. Just me, the hammock, a tarp and a fire. Bit of a chat, a lot of sitting in camp. Oh, and a beautiful spot by the river in the forest.
#HammockCamping #WildCamping #Camping
Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Tarp & Hammock setup
06:20 Firewood collection and processing & upside down fire
11:30 Coffee and chat
18:20 Lighting the fire and hanging/chilling
49:00 Dinner and roaring fire
1:24:54 Bedtime in the quilt
1:27:05 Morning and coffee, rough night, freezing cold
1:50:25 Packing up and getting out

[@123justbeingme123]

I miss Bruce. I keep expecting to see him darting about non-stop. It's a very relaxing episode. The weather wasn't cooperating,. Just a little bit of sun would have gone a long way. Always enjoy your efforts. Many thanks.

[@pamheaven3895]

Thank you for another amazing video. Not the same without Bruce.🐾🤗🙏

[@angelafitzpatricck6198]

Hi iam glad you never brought Bruss, when it's not in a tent,I all way's worry about him in the middle of the night,when he sleeps out side alone and it's frizzing cold temperature s,I carnt white to start going camping alone with my dog bella, it's not that easy being a woman of my age nearly 60,with spine problems, but I love a since of adventure, only need to buy a tarp now and ready to go,I keep watching you and Bruce ,love you guys ,angela from England uk

[@anterjitsingh5559]

Sitting in a hammock like King. Where is my Bruce like him running around you like baby. Much appreciate your hard work and bring great videos for us. God bless you and your family. Take care mate. Much love from UK

[@ABCampingTony]

Thanks 👍

[@sheilabundren2037]

I could watch the fire all night long. So relaxing. You did make me nervous chopping the wood with the knife. Miss Bruce on this one. Thanks again for a great relaxing video.

[@thepissfountain]

Thank you AB for all the amazing camping videos. Always such a pristine vibe.

[@ABCampingTony]

Thanks

[@cassandradalton308]

I wish I could have seen Bruce. I was waiting for him to come running into shot ☹️ Always a very informative video tho 👍🏽😊

[@ABCampingTony]

Next time

[@SteveMikre44]

This episode was very relaxing to watch...👍

[@gailrobinson4877]

I know being cold would ruin it for anyone. Beautiful scenery. Great with fires. You will get the knots straightened.

[@laurajackson8556]

With only the sounds of river flowing, and comforting crackles of your fire. Being alone with only your thoughts is such a healing experience. I once camped alone in the Monte Le Sal mountains near Moab, Utah. It was so quiet I could hear my heartbeat. Woke up to three deer outside my tent. My spine is a mess now, I wonder if a hammock would be comfy. Thank you for the brief respite from all the distractions of modern life.

[@rapierce1]

Thanks for the chronological order from oldest to newest!

[@johndebolt5853]

Great video Tony. Be well.

[@kdesser]

As a once upon a time (partial) Te Araroa hiker, this stuff takes me straight back into that beautiful place in my mind (and heart). Reminds me of the Richmond Ranges. Great to see these pure & peaceful long format camping vids from the NZ! Oh and I guess winter keeps the sandflies away? Thanks for these vids and kind regards from the NL.

[@ABCampingTony]

Sandflies hate the cold! Thanks for watching.

[@raquelclass9647]

Love your videos. You and your dog are so adorable, bring your Wife next time😉. Wait, where’s Bruce, aww noBruce this time. Thanks for sharing these.

[@TomDutch]

That line attached to your zipper is smart! I'm always searching for thr ziplock. That makes it so easy. Gonna copy that! Have a DD Frontline myself. I used a 2 person sleepingbag as underquilt last weekend with 2° C and didn't get cold. I fold it all around the hammock, like a giant hotdog. Also, an extra blanket over my inflatable mattres and an aluminum sheet I use for window protection of the car in winter underneath the mattress. My bottom was not cold, just a bit on my belly. My sleeping back is 3, not 4 seasons, so gonna buy an army blanket or something as extra sheet.

[@davidosborn7370]

Aaahhhhh.... Relaxation 😌Great campsite 👌🏼Must revisit!

[@raquelmonteza353]

I enjoy watching you ang listening to your stories. Missing Bruce. By the way, I'm from the Philippines.

[@rosefintaoatao]

Great video once again.love watching all your video bro. Thanks..i love camping adventure too.

[@coffeeneone]

Hey, I’m really enjoying your channel, thanks for what you do! I’m a Hammock Gear junkie, but I’d also recommend Dutch and maybe a few other cottage vendors. I have a couple of HG hammocks and 20° top and bottom Econ quilts. I absolutely love them! I’d like to get the premium quilts next. Anyway, thanks again!

[@ABCampingTony]

Next vid is hammock camp. New gear.

[@barbaraventer7934]

Love it!

[@chrishall8203]

Comfort is essential. We all have to freeze once in a while and it seems no matter how you prepare. I do a lot more backyard testing and take extra puffy sleeping gear with an extra close cell mat just in case. The best I ever slept was in a freak ice storm because my dog climbed in with me.

[@SuperLoba2012]

Me encantan tus videos, soy de Brasil!

[@welesmiyakuni276]

I like it a lot when you camp in the heavy rain

[@ABCampingTony]

Thanks

[@agalvez1296]

Was looking for Brucey. Miss your chair too. Good video.

[@Stevej2013]

Perhaps if you have an insulated sleeping mat, and underquilt, you may have been ok. It's still a bugger that they falsely advertise their ratings. Thanks for the video.

[@welesmiyakuni276]

….and I like your dog he loves rain

[@ABCampingTony]

He does...

[@idagotdinixa442]

Your videos inspired me so much 👌👌 I've learned a lot from you and i really enjoy the silence on the 🔥 from me there is a big 👍

[@ABCampingTony]

Thanks

[@helenbernard9142]

Like seeing the Fire, but missing Bruce , would like to know if Bruce is a fire watcher/liker of fire? looks like your hammock needs to be tightened , raised up maybe a meter off ground liking and binge watching your videos for lasts couple months, going thru chemotherapy treatment listening to the rain and nature is Wonderful THANKS,

[@richardlongschlong3282]

Nice mate

[@ABCampingTony]

Thanks

[@Danlomas1975]

Brilliant videos and so relaxing. Off for a wild camp in Scotland in a couple of weeks. Can’t decide to go hammock or tent! Need to be able to have a fire near the tarp/hammock so you’ve given me an idea for my set up now. Want to be able to set it low at the rear to stop the wind so just wondered if you set your ridge line to the centre of the tarp or off centre to get the configuration you’ve got! Great channel and thanks for al you bring to this great hobby!!

[@ABCampingTony]

Ridge line is central but doesn’t have to be. If weather is bad then tent is always way to go.

[@timd8470]

Did you use a sleeping pad inside the hammock? I used a One Tigris (no down) underquilt last winter in 15 degree F (-9 C) and slept very well. Even in the summer, in Michigan, I use the same underquilt and a closed cell foam pad inside the hammock. Hammock material is COLD, so you have to have some insulation on both sides of the hammock material. Underquilt alone is not enough.

[@ABCampingTony]

Tim D unfortunately I did t have my pad with me. I've ordered a new under quilt from outdoor vitals though.

[@irenemeno3585]

First one for me to watch w/o Brucie.....weird. Not the same.

[@bobbiekenny3262]

I missed bruce in this video anyways great video i enjoyed it

[@ABCampingTony]

Not always able to bring him unfortunately

[@19390]

I've enjoyed watching your video but when you went quiet I thought something was wrong with my TV hahaha 😅 till you finally spoke after half hour lol.xx

[@ABCampingTony]

Sorry. I like to record the peace and quiet. Makes viewers understand what it's like to be there.

[@19390]

@@ABCampingTony its fine I totally understand i enjoy watching you .living on my own i watch alot on utube how other people live . Enjoy 😉

[@dorothymoye207]

Let's get off-topic for just a second. I reckon this best be aimed towards Ann and Tony. Ann, you are the wife every outdoor husband dreams about. Lucky is the man, indeed, who finds himself an Ann! In closing, Tony, stop apologizing for the "ass-crack" shots.....Sugar, I'm 66 years old and I rather enjoy those shots!!!

[@Dsuzable]

From the high pressure of investment banking to solo in the woods by the creek. Talk about polar opposite. While I thoroughly enjoyed your solitude, I missed Bruce. I don't know how to behave without my trusty canine at my side :)

[@kamie1978]

Almost 100 k

[@rebelbecky276]

I wanted to see the hammock setup because I have been looking into it but I camp in campgrounds so hooking to trees isn't an option. There are frames but seem expensive. Since I have a balance issue I would like to try one in a store and see if the swinging bothers me. Still didn't see how you made the coffee. You were too far away and I couldn't hear you. I am wondering if a French press would be worth the investment?

[@ABCampingTony]

I make cowboy coffee in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKKre6lqmqqAi9U

[@beew290]

Will an emergency blanket underneath you keep you warm. I used one in my sleeping bag and it kept me very warm

[@ujangbadil9222]

Wow

[@mikemcmahon67]

Tony, I recognize I’m VERY late on this video, but I’m curious about the ready availability of those large logs. Is that commonly available at sites in NZ? The logs looked is if perhaps they’d been cut by forest management and left available for campers, or was this something you cut before setting up your campsite? Looking forward to doing a similar camp with my daughter and our hammocks this summer!

[@ABCampingTony]

It was a dead standing tree and I cut It down.

[@mikemcmahon67]

@@ABCampingTony thanks!

[@mustardman5366]

I love watching your channel, but im a bit confused. Are you hiking in with all that gear or doing more of a car camping with minimal hiking in??

[@ABCampingTony]

I hike with all that gear.

[@AndreRees]

Can you camp in heavy rain with that set up? Seems like a cool way to camp

[@ABCampingTony]

Oh yes, I'm an expert now.

[@paulamccarthy2177]

Aw where’s your dog 🐕

[@ABCampingTony]

Not this trip unfortunately

[@joygraves6038]

Tell us some stories of your experiences. Would be great to hear.

[@ABCampingTony]

Will do!

[@ABCampingTony]

Still waiting for the 4K video to finish processing on KZbin. It's taking forever.

[@subbarayudu]

Please do a video on family trip👍

[@ABCampingTony]

Will do soon

[@davidcrook6892]

It’s Lonewolf 902 and he fell out with One Tigris and uses Pomoly now

[@ABCampingTony]

Correct. I don't like those affiliated videos. False advertising a lot of the time.

[@McCollsindependenttradingco]

❤️👍

[@chalion8399]

I'm surprised youtube analytics didn't show me this video of your trip till now. Also really surprised at the low amount of likes and comments. Guess because the star - Bruce - wasn't in on this trip. Well, also, no rain.

[@ABCampingTony]

This was a very early trip before I had many subs.

[@despickles]

Where do you do all your camping UK??

[@ABCampingTony]

NZ

[@oOLinxyOo]

How do you manage for the bears?

[@ABCampingTony]

Well we don't have bears in NZ.

[@oOLinxyOo]

@@ABCampingTony Ok nice 😄! I also like your KZbin videos, and Bruce is soooo cute 🐶!! Keep up the good work 😎!

[@oOLinxyOo]

@@ABCampingTony And I mentioned the bears, because here in Canada there’s plenty of those 😆! Camping can be more challenging with bears around!

[@TheSoundsRetreatLuxuryLodge]

Popcorn ready.

[@ABCampingTony]

thanks

[@jackieb.hedstrom5269]

The water is clean? You don’t have to purify it?

[@ABCampingTony]

No need.

[@mammyjammy]

ME: "I'm not you're typical woman you know!!! I love the silence of nature and don't have to talk constantly" YOU: Sitting in blissful, peaceful silence ME: After 3 minutes. . . "Soooo, Whatchya thinking???"

[@nicknickerson4674]

I have a one tigris twighlight trekked underquilt. Says rated for 5 to 20 celcius....more like 10 and up celcius. I had to double 2 of them up. Cheap shit....live and learn I guess

[@ABCampingTony]

Yup, completely misleading. It's not that it's junk, they just lie.

[@nicknickerson4674]

@@ABCampingTony yup... to bad we didn't live on the other side of planet earth.. I would totally hang with you on an overnighter. It's spring here in Maine. (Northeast in the states) can't wait for new vids, must be approaching fall there.

[@ABCampingTony]

Yup. Fall kicking in slowly. Looking forward to winter for a change.

[@Katelyn-od4oq]

📚🙂

[@jeanettecanez6295]

Where was Brucie?

[@tinad1593]

Not ever the same without Brucie!! Still, an excellent video though!!

[@frankiefann9297]

Are you ever bothered by mosquitoes or black flies there like we are here in the states?

[@ABCampingTony]

Yes. I wear DEET

[@i124qx]

i'm in my room in this pandemic and pretending i'm out in the wild

[@johnnySMALLpepper]

IS IT ME OR DOES THE HAMMOCK APPEAR UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN YOU WERE SITTING IN IT AS THE IMAGE ON KZbin APPEARS? ANYWAY, CHEERS FROM CALIFORNIA

[@ABCampingTony]

No, it was comfortable but the fixed bug net is a pain.

[@johnnySMALLpepper]

@@ABCampingTony I FIND IT AMAZING AND SO COMMON TODAY TO FIND THAT PRODUCTS ARE BUILT WITH SUCH FLAWS. WATCHING YOURS AND OTHERS ADVENTURES, THESE FLAWS ARE SO EASY TO ID EARLY ON AND WOULD MAKE THE PRODUCT PERFORM FLAWLESSLY IF BETTER INPUT AND DESIGN WERE CONSIDERED. IT BAFFLES MY MIND. THE MANY COMPANIES I WORKED FOR DID IT REPEATEDLY. THEY FELL OVER THEMSELVES AND THEIR R&D BRILLIANCE ONLY TO FIND THAT WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS IDEAL WAS FAR FROM IT. No need to respond. CHEERS

[@maltburgers]

Greetings from Australia Tony! I have a 3fl UL 4x3 tarp on the way from Aliexpress thanks to your recommendation. I was going to go for the Aqua Quest but wanted to save a little bit of money. I'm looking at spending $750 AUD just to get a Warbonnet XLC with Wookie underquilt delivered from America. I can't believe how expensive it is but I think it will be well worth it. Love you videos keep up the good work!

[@ABCampingTony]

Awesome but I'm about to review the Amok hammock so you might want to wait.

[@jesenkogubeljic1530]

dimensions of tarp

[@ABCampingTony]

4x3

[@bobbihall8816]

Are you ever worried about wildlife ? Or is that even a n issue? A bear or wildcat would be having me for a snack here in Oregon

[@lindaklassen9293]

I love your videos because you’re always chatting. But today no chatting and no Bruce. I got bored with it and couldn’t watch.

[@ABCampingTony]

Not a very nice thing to say but understand different videos are needed to mix it up for different subscribers. Also I was not in a happy place then as I was about to leave for England to look after my father.

[@tim4276]

It seems very fake with the rain

[@ABCampingTony]

Don't be that person. If you think anything is fake then unsub and don't watch anymore.

[@samcamping207]

Enjoy your channel, thanks you!

[@ABCampingTony]

Thanks